May 12, 2021 European Argo AI test site opening this summer in Munich, Germany Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand using a combination of lidar, radar and cameras for Level 4 autonomous driving vehicles Commercial use as of 2025: Volkswagen Group’s transport service provider MOIA to be first user of self-driving ID. BUZZ AD in Germany Hanover,… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Argo AI launch international trials of autonomous driving with ID. BUZZ003060
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@Toyota: Toyota Announces Global Annual Results and Reconfirms Commitment to Carbon Neutrality
Global vehicle sales of 7.646m units, down by 1.309m units Global net revenue of 27,214.5 bn yen (219.5 bn EUR), down by 2,651.9 bn yen Global net income of 2,245.2 bn yen (18.1 bn EUR), up from 2,036.1 bn yen Toyota Motor Corporation reconfirms commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050, with a focus on multi-technology… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Announces Global Annual Results and Reconfirms Commitment to Carbon Neutrality
Mayank Jain joins CarDekho Group as CEO of New Auto Business
Mayank Jain brings in rich experience of over 18 years working in technology, media and telecom sectors in India and Internationally. Prior to this, he was the CEO of the Hindi News cluster at Network18, where he managed a cluster of 7 news channels. New Delhi: CarDekho Group, India’s leading auto-tech company, has further fortified… Continue reading Mayank Jain joins CarDekho Group as CEO of New Auto Business
Chinese EV maker BYD to spin off chip unit amid global shortage
HONG KONG — BYD, one of China’s largest makers of electric cars and buses, is moving ahead with plans to list its semiconductor subsidiary even as rivals scramble to acquire chips to keep up production of their vehicles. BYD shares rose 4.9% in both Hong Kong and Shenzhen on Wednesday in reaction to the company’s… Continue reading Chinese EV maker BYD to spin off chip unit amid global shortage
@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Vans Sales Germany and Europe
On 1 July 2021, Mercedes-Benz Vans Sales Germany will become part of the Mercedes-Benz Vans Sales Europe under the overall management of Steffen Lucas. Jochen Dimter, the current Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz Vans Sales Germany is leaving the company at the end of the year at his own request after more than 34 years in… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Vans Sales Germany and Europe
@BMW: Over 200 million tonnes: BMW Group sets ambitious goal to reduce CO2 emissions by 2030001123
RE:THINK, RE:DUCE, RE:USE, RE:CYCLE – BMW Group makes circular economy central theme of IAA MOBILITY 2021 “Neue Klasse”: “Secondary first” approach to development Next-generation battery cells: Carbon footprint of high-voltage batteries to be reduced by half CO2 goals for 2030 validated by Science-Based Targets Initiative All production and locations to become completely net carbon neutral… Continue reading @BMW: Over 200 million tonnes: BMW Group sets ambitious goal to reduce CO2 emissions by 2030001123
German Handelsblatt: Annual General Meeting: BMW electric strategy in the criticism: “A half-hearted commitment to e-mobility is not enough” 002066
BMW boss Oliver Zipse In the future, the CEO will focus on more sustainability in production. (Photo: dpa) Munich The BMW Group wants to significantly reduce the consumption of resources in the future. The CEO Oliver Zipse announced on Wednesday at the virtual general meeting: “We have to align our vehicles with sustainability from the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Annual General Meeting: BMW electric strategy in the criticism: “A half-hearted commitment to e-mobility is not enough” 002066
@Daimler: First electric saloon from Mercedes-Benz high-tech production facility: Start of production of the EQS at Factory 56
Stuttgart. A new definition of luxury meets the future of production at Mercedes-Benz: production of the EQS electric saloon started at Factory 56 in the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen plant – flexible, digital, efficient and sustainable. The EQS is integrated into ongoing series production at the site as the first all-electric model. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class saloon, the… Continue reading @Daimler: First electric saloon from Mercedes-Benz high-tech production facility: Start of production of the EQS at Factory 56
Viktor Molnar appointed President Chassis Systems business division of the Schaeffler Group
2021-05-12 | Herzogenaurach Schaeffler strengthens Chassis Systems business division for a sustainable and successful future Viktor Molnar will drive the expansion of chassis mechatronics Two prominent volume-production nominations acquired for intelligent mechatronic rear axle steering system Viktor Molnar (45) will assume the management of the Chassis Systems business division at Schaeffler on June 1, 2021.… Continue reading Viktor Molnar appointed President Chassis Systems business division of the Schaeffler Group
@VW Group: Refreshed 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan revealed with bolder styling, updated technology and great value003054
May 11, 2021 [embedded content] Best-selling Volkswagen, both in the U.S. and worldwide Exterior style updated with all-new front end, new colors and wheels Revised interior features standard Volkswagen Digital Cockpit and Car-Net®, while wireless charging, wireless App-Connect, Climatronic® Touch interface, and new IQ.DRIVE® driver assistance suite standard from second trim Trim offerings streamlined to… Continue reading @VW Group: Refreshed 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan revealed with bolder styling, updated technology and great value003054